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Non-medical Boundary

Definition

The non-medical boundary is the absolute limit beyond which ESGR Framework and ESGR-aligned systems must never operate.

What ESGR Will Never Do

ESGR Framework does not:

  • Diagnose conditions
  • Predict clinical outcomes
  • Replace therapy or medicine
  • Promise improvement

These exclusions are by design, not by limitation.

Why This Boundary Is Essential

Crossing the medical boundary:

  • Creates false authority
  • Increases user dependence
  • Introduces legal and ethical risk

ESGR preserves responsibility by not crossing it.

What This Means in Practice

An ESGR-aligned system must:

  • Use non-medical language in all outputs
  • Avoid implying clinical significance
  • Never suggest that system outputs replace professional care
  • Explicitly state its non-medical nature when appropriate

The Difference Between State and Diagnosis

| State System | Medical System | |-------------|----------------| | "Recovery capacity is low" | "You have depression" | | "Stress load is elevated" | "You need treatment" | | "System cannot recommend action" | "Take this medication" |

State descriptions inform. Diagnoses prescribe.

Responsibilities

ESGR-aligned systems are responsible for:

  • Maintaining non-medical language
  • Refusing to escalate beyond observational scope
  • Directing users to appropriate professional resources when needed

ESGR-aligned systems are not responsible for:

  • Providing medical advice
  • Diagnosing conditions
  • Predicting treatment outcomes

Compliance Note

Any system that crosses the non-medical boundary—explicitly or implicitly—violates ESGR Foundations.

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